Richie Moloney speaks about the Alltech National Horse Show and the Alltech Grand Prix.

It seemed Ireland’s Richie Moloney would win the $75,000 Double H Farm International Open Jumper class at the Alltech National Horse Show earlier this week. He bested Kent Farrington with a time of 40.66 seconds with Slieveanorra. But Lauren Hough and Quick Study prevailed in the 14-horse jump-off.

Richie spoke to us about his hopes for the Alltech Grand Prix and his overall impression of the facility and show this year. He will be riding Ahorn van de Zuuthoeve this evening.

Margie Engle speaks about the Alltech National Horse Show and the Alltech Grand Prix.

Margie Engle is a ten-time AGA Rider of the Year and she has seen a few National Horse Shows in her career. "The ring looks beautiful. It looks almost like the garden did years ago," she said, describing the show ring at the Alltech Arena in the Kentucky Horse Park. She will be competing this evening in the $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix here in Lexington, Kentucky.

Christin McCrea speaks about the Alltech National Horse Show and the Alltech Grand Prix.

Christine “Chris” McCrea is in Lexington, Kentucky competing at the Alltech National Horse Show. She was also here in 2011 for the show’s inaugural edition in its new home. McCrea will be riding Romantovich Take One in this evening’s $250,000 Alltech Grand Prix. The pair won team and individual gold at the 2011 Pan American Games.